The service has always been excellent. The ambiance inside is hectic but in a good way. You see a…read morelot of pieces moving around but like A Viennese waltz instead of a mosh pit. But all that is secondary to the food. I have been many times and I have yet to have a meal I didn't like, even after sharing bites with my significant other, whose tastes vary a lot from mine. Throw in the atmosphere both inside and outside and you have a wonderful restaurant for all kinds of special events.

Cool spot on water. Locals say food vs price is overrated. I agree…read more DO NOT sit at the bar and expect service for dinner. I had a nice tequila and shrimp cocktail and could not get the attention of the bar staff to order more!! If you don't sit in the middle of the bar on a busy night you will be ignored. Too much attention on drink making and not much on the food end. So i tipped and told the manager and left. But I am one person who is dispensable so I don't matter. Outside patio is loud but on the water. But on a August night it is not very pleasant temperature wise. I would save my time and find another local experience.

The overall experience was delightful. The service was the definition of southern hospitality - the…read moreentire staff was welcoming and personable. The building has a classic charm with a hint of elegance that elevates the dining experience. Okay, let's get into the food- the southern strawberry cake was absolutely delicious. Each bite took my palate on a joyride of goodness. The mashed potatoes were velvety and delicious- smit was the best mashed potato I've ever eaten. The redfish and crab was the perfect combination. The fish was fresh with just the right amount of flakiness. The cheese grits were very tasty too. Definitely a southern experience worth having.

We had a great date night at Southern Social. The food was absolutely delicious and Kevin gave us…read moregreat service. My favorite were the pork belly and the tater tots.

Good food. Nothing special to even write about. It took 2.5 hours to eat. Most of the time we were…read morewaiting on food/drinks. There are better options.

As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced during my first four visits: + Elegant yet comfortable atmosphere. + Quality of food was exceptional high with nothing but the finest of pastas, meats, seafoods, and vegetables. + Good bourbon & wine selections. + The Beef Wellington and Lobster Rolls were superb! + Server Brylie, was outstanding throughout. Her situational awareness and attention to detail are spot on. Her positive and upbeat attitude instills that back into the establishment and the people around her. If you are in the area and don't take the time to dine here, you missed out on a fine experience!

04/08/2026 Poplar Ave Food came out fresh & out…read more Staff was friendly & kept checking on us. I will return again

This Memphis establishment has a real hometown feel. I ordered the Southwest Salad with Blackened…read moreCatfish, which was super tasty. The catfish was well seasoned, and the salad toppings paired nicely. I was excited for the cornbread that each dish was served with, but it was very dry and low-key hard to swallow. My boyfriend ate it without complaint, but I really wanted to like it. My boyfriend ordered the Blackened Salmon Plate with a side of Collards. We split a side of Sweet Potato Fries that were simple yet delicious. However, I'm not a fan of how much plastic they use. Each patron is served a drink in a plastic take-home Soul Fish Cafe cup. If you need a refill, you get another plastic cup. I can't imagine the amount of cups that they have to order and serve on a daily basis. I'd be open to coming again and would love to see them swap to a more sustainable drinking option.

I recently stopped by Las Tortugas with 3 other coworkers on a Thursday afternoon, and it ended up…read morebeing one of those meals that you keep talking about long after you leave. The restaurant was not overly busy, which made the entire experience relaxed and enjoyable from the moment we walked in. The first thing that stood out was the service. Everyone there was welcoming, patient, and genuinely friendly. Since it was our first time trying a few things on the menu, we had several questions, and the staff took the time to explain everything without making us feel rushed. They gave recommendations, explained the toppings and flavors, and helped make ordering easy. I decided to try the specialty hot dogs, and honestly, they were amazing. They were packed with flavor and loaded with fresh toppings that worked perfectly together. The combination of creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, sauces, and perfectly cooked meat created a unique flavor that was both fresh and filling. Every bite had something different going on, and you could tell the ingredients were high quality and made with care. The presentation alone looked incredible, but the taste backed it up completely. The atmosphere was comfortable and casual, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy good food with family or friends. Nothing felt rushed, and the overall vibe made the experience even better. If you are looking for something different from the usual restaurant options and want flavorful food with friendly service, Las Tortugas is definitely worth visiting. We will absolutely be coming back again.

3.5, I think? This was a tough one for me to rate…read more My aunt lives near Las Tortugas and I've been reading about and thinking about visiting for years whenever I'm in the Memphis area. The stars aligned on this most recent visit and so I got to try them. This location in Germantown is a little easy to miss signage-wise, but Google Maps got me here easily. The parking lot is small but paved nicely and easy to navigate. The inside of the restaurant does feel like a deli, with a counter to order at and a small but reasonable amount of seating. The restaurant's accolades are plastered on walls and the glass windows around the food prep area and it's fun to read the history and writing about this place. There is one semi-essay seemingly from the owner, directed at patrons, grousing about customers having certain expectations about the food they're served (Tex-Mex versus authentic Mexican, for example). The owner is adamant that authentic Mexican is served here, and I have no reason to doubt that at all nor expect anything different, but I must admit the tone was rather off-putting. I can see how it would be frustrating to have your food, your work, be misunderstood or misinterpreted, but it kind of felt like I was being lectured when I hadn't done anything, lol. At any rate, I walked up to the counter to order. Service was adequately if not /especially/ friendly. I placed an order for a sandwich (Tortugas de pollo) as well as a limonada (fresh-squeezed limeade) to go. I waited at one of the tables and my order was ready for me in a reasonable amount of time. My favorite thing was the limonada! It had closer to an Icee texture than a juice or limeade texture but I really liked it. Pleasantly sweet and sour and very refreshing. The sandwich was good if not mind-blowing. Maybe my expectations were just a little too high. One problem was that it got pretty soggy very, very fast - it took me less than 10 minutes to get back to my aunt's house and unbox my food and in that time, the bottom piece of bread on my sandwich was close to falling apart. Some of the chicken was also a little too strong-tasting for me; it's hard to describe but I imagine we've all had chicken that's a little too obviously...well, chicken, lol. Not super mild tasting meat, I guess is what I'm trying to say. That aside, I enjoyed the texture of the cheese and the heat of the peppers. The top slice of bread was also nice and crusty. The sandwich came served with a handful of chips less generous than it appears in the photo and some green salsa. The chips were a little over-fried for me but decent enough, and the subtly spicy salsa went well with them. I think the greatest sticking point for me is the price vs. the quantity of food vs. the relative enjoyment. My meal was a solid bit over $30. I prooooobably could've split the sandwich with someone else and been okay, but given the relatively paltry amount of chips, I was also okay eating it as a solo diner. I think if the price had been a little lower, or the portion of chips a little bigger, or the enjoyment of the sandwich a little greater - any one of those things - this would probably round up to a 4. But ultimately the sticker shock and somewhat condescending vibes lead to a lower rating from me. Idk, I would definitely say this restaurant is worth a try and I'm glad I experienced it and would recommend trying it to others who enjoy this type of Mexican food. That said, I'm also not completely confident I'd return on another visit to Memphis. Well, okay, I would definitely for the limonada. That thing was awesome. ;)

Traveled across town to try something new to us and Stoney River did NOT disappoint. Our waiter…read moreChristian was Excellent! He gave great recommendations and kept the drinks full while always checking on us. The signature rolls are complimentary and were like little savory donut holes with honey butter. Almost like a dessert to start with. They had a nice crunch on the outside with a super soft center just like a donut hole. We started with the steak rolls that come served on a chimichurri sauce and are paired with a spicy ranch dressing this appetizer is nothing short of amazing! I highly recommend you start with these. It seemed like everyone in the restaurant was getting these. I had the 7 ounce filet with Christian's recommended Au Poivre sauce. The steak was cooked perfectly and had a great flavor without the sauce, but the sauce definitely put it over the top. It is quite peppery which I loved, but I could see that it might be too much for some. I opted for the sweet potato casserole as my side dish and it was perfectly sweet with a nice brown sugar pecan topping that gave it a nice crunch. My husband had the ribeye as it comes with the Gouda Mac and cheese. He said the steak was a little too lean for him and he would have preferred more marble. He loved the Mac and cheese though and would definitely get it as his side again. Overall it was a great experience and I will definitely be back. It is on the pricier side, so we can't come every weekend, but I definitely loved it and will add it to the special occasion rotation.

1. FOOD -First time there went last night My hubby and I took a friend for bday dinner, we are from…read moreHouston Tx and this was part of our trip. We all had bone in ribeye cowboy cut. The steaks we good well made however I had to make adjustments. for all as ! My friend was given my steak and I was given my hubbys. Problem was mine had onions hubby has an onion allergy and can't eat onions. It was total confusion at table between us and we all kept steak we were presented as only one did not have onion. I didn't send back because we waited a long time for steaks, which is highly unusual. 2. SERVICE- Our waiter was and I don't remember name but was Hispanic with light blonde colored hair. So waiter came to table seemed annoyed, like they gave him an extra table or something. Waiter showed no smile only introduced self and very business like wanted order. Never offered drink refills or bread hubby had to ask. Lobster bisque was good but cold not warm but cold. Gave most to my friend just seemed too much trouble everything took so long . This again I find strange we are very familiar w steak house and go like 2x per month to try different ones they never never take that long! 3. Ambiance- Meh! We were seated facing kitchen rushed to table I didn't have time to ask if something else was available as we were walked to table hostess just left. Place is basic steakhouse wine bottle display which would have been better view than kitchen anyway all in all a 3 and that's for steak and potato, prob won't go back. When we are in Memphis next it will be a different one also minimum tip for Mr personality. He's young he'll learn

2nd takeout order for wings and fried rice. The 2 flame Hot is a nice mild-medium heat, a touch…read morebelow Franks Red Hot Med Buffalo. Both the normal on the bone and boneless wings are a good size. A single order of 10 (either style) was enough to fill the guys in our house. The "be ready in 15 minutes" was pretty accurate. We'll go again and maybe try to branch out into other foods.

This is a new wing spot in our area, so we decided to try it out. Pricing is below average, so…read morethat's definitely a plus. The wings are just ok. They have a variety of sauces, but the honey hot did not taste as expected. Service was quick and it's very easy to order online. It's a nice little spot for takeout orders. I wouldn't want to dine in. It is questionable as to whether I will give them another try.

I am going to give them a 4, but the visit was mostly a 3.5. Needs work, but it was lunch and the…read morewaitress was set up. One waitress in the whole place. No bartender. Impossible situation. She made the absolute best of it though, kudos. Food was pretty solid. It holds its own compared to any Japanese spot. And I bet at dinner, the vibe is even better. The chicken katsu curry had all the right flavor. Stingy with the curry sauce though. B- The mega roll was very good. Heavy on the sesame oil. Fried crab stick could've been crispier, B Toro was an easy A. Tuna Salad had good flavor, nice rare tuna, the sear sucked, B I would absolutely go here again and try some of there more interesting sounding entrees. One knock...it isn't cheap, borderline over priced. Just know that going in, it's a factor in your choice.

Located in Germantown. Place is nice inside. Clean. Service was professional. Ordered the…read morelobster wonton, shrimp tempura, blizzard roll, and shrimp tempura roll. The food was good. I really liked the flavor of the wontons and it had a little bit of heat. Plenty of tempura shrimp with other vegetables. The blizzard roll was good. Had good flavor and texture. The crispy shrimp tempura roll I did not like. The rice was a little too dry for me and the shrimp was not crispy. Overall I liked the place. I cannot wait to try other items on the menu.

Humdingers is TOP NOTCH, in my opinion! This is truly one of my favorite restaurants. The staff is…read morefriendly, welcoming, and always makes you feel comfortable. Now let's talk about the FOOD! Everything I've had has been phenomenal and absolutely to die for! But those crab cakes?! Baby, when I tell you... you will scream! They are THAT good! The flavors, quality, and presentation make every visit worth it. You can tell there is care put into the food, and it definitely shows. If you haven't tried Humdingers yet, what are you waiting for?! Go treat yourself! You won't regret it.

I really enjoyed this throwback restaurant. I got the fish n chip $1 side salad and chicken…read moreegg-rolls for $35. Which in this economy is a good deal. The customer service was good and it was nice quiet atmosphere.

Food very good an service was fast an drinks was strong fish poboy was amazing an flavofulread more

I stopped by one of the Memphis, Tennessee Red Pier Cajun Seafood & Bar locations for lunch on a…read moreSunday afternoon. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant itself was clean. The food had good flavor, and I would consider ordering it again. Unfortunately, it was served only lukewarm instead of at the proper temperature, which took away from the overall experience. What stood out most, however, was the presentation of the restaurant. Upon entering, I was greeted by numerous handwritten paper signs and messages written on dry-erase boards throughout the dining area. For a restaurant with mid-range pricing, this came across as unprofessional and distracted from the dining experience. I was also surprised that there was no standard silverware available--only individually wrapped, inexpensive plastic forks and spoons. As I was leaving, I noticed several customers were being served their meals in takeout containers rather than on traditional plates, which further gave the impression of a casual takeout establishment rather than a dine-in restaurant. Overall, the friendly service and flavorful food were definite positives, but the food temperature and the overall presentation of the restaurant left me remembering why I rarely choose to dine at Red Pier. With a few improvements to presentation and attention to detail, the experience could better match the prices being charged.